For many of us, the Queen's speech is a traditional part of Christmas Day.

Each broadcast carefully reflects current issues and concerns, and shares The Queen's reflections on what Christmas means to her and to many of her listeners.

History of the Queen's speech:

The first Christmas Broadcast was delivered by George V in 1932 and since then the speech has acted as a chronicle of global, national and personal events which have affected The Queen and her audience.

The first televised message was broadcast live in 1957 and it remains a powerful part of our notion of what makes a proper British Christmas.

Queen Elizabeth II, Christmas Broadcast 1994. Sandringham

Whether you sit down with your family to watch it before or after your festive lunch, don't forget to switch the TV ready for 3pm.

What time and what channel is the Queen's speech on Christmas Day?

The Queen's Christmas Day speech airs at 3pm on December 25 on BBC1, ITV, Sky 1 and Sky News.